Balbirnie House Hotel
$146
/ night
Avg. for September
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$146
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Balbirnie House Hotel average $114 in November, the cheapest month, and $168 in August, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
|---|---|
| January | $115 |
| February | $138 |
| March | $138 |
| April | $139 |
| May | $140 |
| June | $123 |
| July | $149 |
| August | $168 |
| September | $146 |
| October | $146 |
| November | $114 |
| December | $131 |
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Most expensive: August (~$168)
Cheapest: November (~$114)
About this property
Georgian hotel in Glenrothes with a garden, restaurant, and family-friendly amenities.
Location
Located in Glenrothes, Balbirnie House is next to a golf course and near a train station. Kirkcaldy Museum and Art Gallery and Adam Smith Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Falkland Palace and St Serf's Church Tower. Traveling with kids? Consider Fife Pilgrim Way Labyrinth and Bongos Soft Play Centre.
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Room Service
Dry Cleaning
Guest reviews
8.4
Very good
Based on 72 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
44%
Couple
39%
Family
7%
Group
7%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Balbirnie House Hotel, travellers consistently praise the friendly, accommodating staff, the beautiful historic building and peaceful parkland setting, and enjoyable meals, especially breakfast, making it a relaxing base with plenty of character.
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What guests think
At Balbirnie House Hotel, travellers consistently praise the friendly, accommodating staff, the beautiful historic building and peaceful parkland setting, and enjoyable meals, especially breakfast, making it a relaxing base with plenty of character.
Rooms are often comfortable and spacious, though several guests found them dated or awkwardly laid out, with variation between room types. Common drawbacks include no lift to upper floors, paid parking with confusing systems, and occasional wedding events limiting bar service. Some reviews report dust or maintenance snags and uneven housekeeping. Expect a charming country-house stay with character and some practical trade-offs.
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Facilities
Beautiful grounds, welcoming lounges with open fires, and a well-liked bar and restaurant stand out; the hotel is dog friendly. Recurring issues include no lift, paid/camera-controlled parking (with EV and disabled access concerns), and wedding events sometimes limiting bar service.
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Nicola
Nov 18, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Drawing room nice to sit in. Fires were lit and hotel was warm. Bedrooms/ bathrooms could do with some updating.
Drawing room nice to sit in. Fires were lit and hotel was warm. Bedrooms/ bathrooms could do with some updating.
8
Mary
May 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Superb grounds, lovely garden, comfortable room. Suggest they think about their dining room music as technobeat not favourite with the pensioner market!! One or two minor maintenance issues - basin pop up plug & escutcheon. Very helpful staff Really irritating experience with EVcharger— not hotel’s fault but part of the reason we chose it. Restaurant prides itself on good Scottish food : public health / short life span contribution could be to offer more included vegetables!!!
Superb grounds, lovely garden, comfortable room. Suggest they think about their dining room music as technobeat not favourite with the pensioner market!! One or two minor maintenance issues - basin pop up plug & escutcheon. Very helpful staff Really irritating experience with EVcharger— not hotel’s fault but part of the reason we chose it. Restaurant prides itself on good Scottish food : public health / short life span contribution could be to offer more included vegetables!!!
10
Andrew
Oct 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful building which has been very well restored. The bar and restaurant are really nice and the food was fantastic. Very good value for money and the staff were lovely, I would book again.
Beautiful building which has been very well restored. The bar and restaurant are really nice and the food was fantastic. Very good value for money and the staff were lovely, I would book again.
10
angela
Nov 15, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Stunning venue Dog friendly Beautiful scenery and walks Staff - couldn’t fault. Really happy to help. Stunning place. Great brekkie and just enough I’ll be back But make sure I get there earlier next time :)
Stunning venue Dog friendly Beautiful scenery and walks Staff - couldn’t fault. Really happy to help. Stunning place. Great brekkie and just enough I’ll be back But make sure I get there earlier next time :)
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Isobel
Dec 18, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
New parking arrangements not publicised before trip. An extra £10 a night on top of the room price and meals is extortionate. Electric bays put close to the hotel with well kept car park. No disabled spaces at all. Further away car parks in very bad repair and a long way to walk with suitcases etc. Very grumpy receptionist on arrival l No help with usage particularly with no lift. No disabled facilities at all. Later receptionist very friendly. Excellent meal. I intend to put this on trust pilot also
New parking arrangements not publicised before trip. An extra £10 a night on top of the room price and meals is extortionate. Electric bays put close to the hotel with well kept car park. No disabled spaces at all. Further away car parks in very bad repair and a long way to walk with suitcases etc. Very grumpy receptionist on arrival l No help with usage particularly with no lift. No disabled facilities at all. Later receptionist very friendly. Excellent meal. I intend to put this on trust pilot also
10
Fiona
Dec 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent stay. Our first room had slight issue but hotel staff quickly offered & upgraded our room. Such helpful & friendly staff. Evening meal & breakfast superb. We very much enjoyed hotel & loved relaxing by open fire in lounge. Many thanks
Excellent stay. Our first room had slight issue but hotel staff quickly offered & upgraded our room. Such helpful & friendly staff. Evening meal & breakfast superb. We very much enjoyed hotel & loved relaxing by open fire in lounge. Many thanks
10
Ian
May 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Generally a lovely location and grounds. Had park and pay that needed cancelled on check in, but my guests had to pay. No elevator.
Generally a lovely location and grounds. Had park and pay that needed cancelled on check in, but my guests had to pay. No elevator.
10
Mark
Dec 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing hotel with the most fabulous service. Food was delicious and an excellent choice. Room was really comfortable and well equipped. Hotel was really dog friendly to our 2 labs. Stacey on reception was particularly helpful. Definitely go again.
Amazing hotel with the most fabulous service. Food was delicious and an excellent choice. Room was really comfortable and well equipped. Hotel was really dog friendly to our 2 labs. Stacey on reception was particularly helpful. Definitely go again.
10
William
Feb 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful hotel, set in fantastic surroundings. Friendly, helpful staff. Great function hall, beautiful bar (The Library). The room was large, very much in keeping with the style of the hotel I'll definately be back.
Beautiful hotel, set in fantastic surroundings. Friendly, helpful staff. Great function hall, beautiful bar (The Library). The room was large, very much in keeping with the style of the hotel I'll definately be back.
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Anne
Sep 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Although this is a very beautiful property, their focus during our time was on an upcoming wedding. Bar was closed and minimal dining options. We felt like an "after thought"and probably were. Our breakfast was very average. Our room was nice but overall unless you are attending a wedding there, I would pass on this property.
Although this is a very beautiful property, their focus during our time was on an upcoming wedding. Bar was closed and minimal dining options. We felt like an "after thought"and probably were. Our breakfast was very average. Our room was nice but overall unless you are attending a wedding there, I would pass on this property.
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Cleanliness
Many guests found spaces clean, but several noted dust, marked furniture, and occasional bathroom issues, pointing to inconsistent housekeeping and maintenance.
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Tracey
May 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff and grounds were fabulous. Rooms very tired and need upgrading
Staff and grounds were fabulous. Rooms very tired and need upgrading
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Nicola
Nov 18, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Drawing room nice to sit in. Fires were lit and hotel was warm. Bedrooms/ bathrooms could do with some updating.
Drawing room nice to sit in. Fires were lit and hotel was warm. Bedrooms/ bathrooms could do with some updating.
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Amanda
Aug 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We only had a brief stay but the hotel was large and very good value for money. The room was very comfortable, clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The grounds are lovely and location perfect.
We only had a brief stay but the hotel was large and very good value for money. The room was very comfortable, clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The grounds are lovely and location perfect.
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Mary
May 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Superb grounds, lovely garden, comfortable room. Suggest they think about their dining room music as technobeat not favourite with the pensioner market!! One or two minor maintenance issues - basin pop up plug & escutcheon. Very helpful staff Really irritating experience with EVcharger— not hotel’s fault but part of the reason we chose it. Restaurant prides itself on good Scottish food : public health / short life span contribution could be to offer more included vegetables!!!
Superb grounds, lovely garden, comfortable room. Suggest they think about their dining room music as technobeat not favourite with the pensioner market!! One or two minor maintenance issues - basin pop up plug & escutcheon. Very helpful staff Really irritating experience with EVcharger— not hotel’s fault but part of the reason we chose it. Restaurant prides itself on good Scottish food : public health / short life span contribution could be to offer more included vegetables!!!
8
Daniel
Apr 27, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Amazing house. Large rooms, but awkwardly set up. Bath only, no shower. No conditioner in shower, no easy place for hair dryer. Pretty dusty room. But there is a lot of potential here with some minor tweaks for a better guest experience. I’d recommend management to spend a few nights in the hotel to pick up on these small things.
Amazing house. Large rooms, but awkwardly set up. Bath only, no shower. No conditioner in shower, no easy place for hair dryer. Pretty dusty room. But there is a lot of potential here with some minor tweaks for a better guest experience. I’d recommend management to spend a few nights in the hotel to pick up on these small things.
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Fiona
Sep 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff at this hotel were amazing. They were all so helpful and friendly. Breakfast was delicious with excellent service. The hotel is tired and dated. While generally clean, it could do with a deep clean. Skirtings very dusty, high points in need of dusting and attention to detail in areas like behind bathroom door & bin lid. Valance on bed was rather grubby. I dropped an item on the floor and when retrieving it noticed the bed base was broken. The standard double rooms varied in size & quality. We had a fairly modestly sized room with a standard double bed with no seating whilst others at the same event had booked standard rooms and had large rooms with king sized beds sofas. The floors in the room were very uneven, almost a trip hazard as were the corridors. There is no lift and it is quite a climb to the 3rd floor with luggage. At the price point paid, i would have expected a better room experience. We had nowhere to sit and relax in the room.
The staff at this hotel were amazing. They were all so helpful and friendly. Breakfast was delicious with excellent service. The hotel is tired and dated. While generally clean, it could do with a deep clean. Skirtings very dusty, high points in need of dusting and attention to detail in areas like behind bathroom door & bin lid. Valance on bed was rather grubby. I dropped an item on the floor and when retrieving it noticed the bed base was broken. The standard double rooms varied in size & quality. We had a fairly modestly sized room with a standard double bed with no seating whilst others at the same event had booked standard rooms and had large rooms with king sized beds sofas. The floors in the room were very uneven, almost a trip hazard as were the corridors. There is no lift and it is quite a climb to the 3rd floor with luggage. At the price point paid, i would have expected a better room experience. We had nowhere to sit and relax in the room.
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mark
Jul 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel in a good location. Room was clean and comfortable, breakfast was good . Definitely recommend
Lovely hotel in a good location. Room was clean and comfortable, breakfast was good . Definitely recommend
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Ryan
Feb 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
So many positives: stunning grounds, beautiful property, fantastic restaurant and amazing staff. Negatives: The bed was far too soft and marks on furniture. Still deserves a 5 Star for overall experience.
So many positives: stunning grounds, beautiful property, fantastic restaurant and amazing staff. Negatives: The bed was far too soft and marks on furniture. Still deserves a 5 Star for overall experience.
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Sinclair
Jan 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This has been are first experience of this hotel unfortunately the coffee machine didn't work and the shower didn't have have hot water The staff were very friendly and helpful,couldn't do enoughfor you. But unfortunately after spending over a hundred for the night you would expect the
This has been are first experience of this hotel unfortunately the coffee machine didn't work and the shower didn't have have hot water The staff were very friendly and helpful,couldn't do enoughfor you. But unfortunately after spending over a hundred for the night you would expect the
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Rachel
Jun 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The toilet was dirty and not cleaned probably, wet towel left over taps in sink, and shower leaked all over floor and took them over an hour to clean the water up
The toilet was dirty and not cleaned probably, wet towel left over taps in sink, and shower leaked all over floor and took them over an hour to clean the water up
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Rooms
Many rooms are comfortable, spacious, and full of character. However, guests report variation between rooms, dated decor or lighting, awkward layouts, and limited modern conveniences such as USB charging.
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Tracey
May 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff and grounds were fabulous. Rooms very tired and need upgrading
Staff and grounds were fabulous. Rooms very tired and need upgrading
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Fiona
Nov 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel, had a deluxe room which was a great size, only complaint felt room quite dark, no main light. Great choice for dinner and 2 or three course set meal very good value. Breakfast choice very good as well. Definitely recommend
Lovely hotel, had a deluxe room which was a great size, only complaint felt room quite dark, no main light. Great choice for dinner and 2 or three course set meal very good value. Breakfast choice very good as well. Definitely recommend
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Amanda
Aug 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We only had a brief stay but the hotel was large and very good value for money. The room was very comfortable, clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The grounds are lovely and location perfect.
We only had a brief stay but the hotel was large and very good value for money. The room was very comfortable, clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The grounds are lovely and location perfect.
10
Jacqueline
Dec 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice single occupancy room for a party night. Had everything i needed. Nice coffee machine.
Nice single occupancy room for a party night. Had everything i needed. Nice coffee machine.
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Daniel
Apr 27, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Amazing house. Large rooms, but awkwardly set up. Bath only, no shower. No conditioner in shower, no easy place for hair dryer. Pretty dusty room. But there is a lot of potential here with some minor tweaks for a better guest experience. I’d recommend management to spend a few nights in the hotel to pick up on these small things.
Amazing house. Large rooms, but awkwardly set up. Bath only, no shower. No conditioner in shower, no easy place for hair dryer. Pretty dusty room. But there is a lot of potential here with some minor tweaks for a better guest experience. I’d recommend management to spend a few nights in the hotel to pick up on these small things.
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Morag
Aug 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely stay in a fantastic room with superb views. The hotel is set in lovely parkland. Friendly staff and lovely evening meal in the Orangery.
Lovely stay in a fantastic room with superb views. The hotel is set in lovely parkland. Friendly staff and lovely evening meal in the Orangery.
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Fiona
Sep 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The staff at this hotel were amazing. They were all so helpful and friendly. Breakfast was delicious with excellent service. The hotel is tired and dated. While generally clean, it could do with a deep clean. Skirtings very dusty, high points in need of dusting and attention to detail in areas like behind bathroom door & bin lid. Valance on bed was rather grubby. I dropped an item on the floor and when retrieving it noticed the bed base was broken. The standard double rooms varied in size & quality. We had a fairly modestly sized room with a standard double bed with no seating whilst others at the same event had booked standard rooms and had large rooms with king sized beds sofas. The floors in the room were very uneven, almost a trip hazard as were the corridors. There is no lift and it is quite a climb to the 3rd floor with luggage. At the price point paid, i would have expected a better room experience. We had nowhere to sit and relax in the room.
The staff at this hotel were amazing. They were all so helpful and friendly. Breakfast was delicious with excellent service. The hotel is tired and dated. While generally clean, it could do with a deep clean. Skirtings very dusty, high points in need of dusting and attention to detail in areas like behind bathroom door & bin lid. Valance on bed was rather grubby. I dropped an item on the floor and when retrieving it noticed the bed base was broken. The standard double rooms varied in size & quality. We had a fairly modestly sized room with a standard double bed with no seating whilst others at the same event had booked standard rooms and had large rooms with king sized beds sofas. The floors in the room were very uneven, almost a trip hazard as were the corridors. There is no lift and it is quite a climb to the 3rd floor with luggage. At the price point paid, i would have expected a better room experience. We had nowhere to sit and relax in the room.
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Ryan
Feb 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
So many positives: stunning grounds, beautiful property, fantastic restaurant and amazing staff. Negatives: The bed was far too soft and marks on furniture. Still deserves a 5 Star for overall experience.
So many positives: stunning grounds, beautiful property, fantastic restaurant and amazing staff. Negatives: The bed was far too soft and marks on furniture. Still deserves a 5 Star for overall experience.
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Kathryn
Sep 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Would have liked USB ports for charging devices.
Would have liked USB ports for charging devices.
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Natasha
Aug 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We really enjoyed our time at the Balbirnie House. The gardens and grounds were beautiful and peaceful, and it was a great home base for us to stay near Edinburgh. The train was easy to catch from Glenrothes and took less than an hour to arrive in the city (although peak-time prices were extreme!). We had a family suite and there was plenty of space for our 3 grown boys and us, but we could have used a fan in each bedroom as the days were warm and the windows didn't open wide enough to allow for airflow. Meals at the on-site restaurant were lovely, and the staff was accommodating and professional. Overall a very nice stay!
We really enjoyed our time at the Balbirnie House. The gardens and grounds were beautiful and peaceful, and it was a great home base for us to stay near Edinburgh. The train was easy to catch from Glenrothes and took less than an hour to arrive in the city (although peak-time prices were extreme!). We had a family suite and there was plenty of space for our 3 grown boys and us, but we could have used a fan in each bedroom as the days were warm and the windows didn't open wide enough to allow for airflow. Meals at the on-site restaurant were lovely, and the staff was accommodating and professional. Overall a very nice stay!
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Service
Service is widely praised as friendly, professional, and accommodating, with quick resolutions and helpful reception. A few guests reported lapses during busy wedding periods or at initial check-in.
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Rob
Nov 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Simply the best country house hotel in Scotland. Staff are friendly and welcoming and the rooms and grounds are amazing. Breakfast is lovely. Can’t praise it highly enough. Definitely our go to hotel when we need a break!
Simply the best country house hotel in Scotland. Staff are friendly and welcoming and the rooms and grounds are amazing. Breakfast is lovely. Can’t praise it highly enough. Definitely our go to hotel when we need a break!
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Craig
Nov 13, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
A terrible terrible stay. Noisy with nobody to help/
A terrible terrible stay. Noisy with nobody to help/
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Lisa
Oct 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly staff at check in and breakfast where very attentive.
Very friendly staff at check in and breakfast where very attentive.
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Jan
Dec 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
From the moment you walk in the hotel you are treated by lovely people doing all they can to make your stay amazing.
From the moment you walk in the hotel you are treated by lovely people doing all they can to make your stay amazing.
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Fiona
Dec 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent stay. Our first room had slight issue but hotel staff quickly offered & upgraded our room. Such helpful & friendly staff. Evening meal & breakfast superb. We very much enjoyed hotel & loved relaxing by open fire in lounge. Many thanks
Excellent stay. Our first room had slight issue but hotel staff quickly offered & upgraded our room. Such helpful & friendly staff. Evening meal & breakfast superb. We very much enjoyed hotel & loved relaxing by open fire in lounge. Many thanks
10
David
Sep 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Wow! What a stunning Hotel and Grounds. Everyone was so friendly, professional and polite especially Emma at the reception - helped me beyond my expectations including advising me how to use the Uber Eats App 😁
Wow! What a stunning Hotel and Grounds. Everyone was so friendly, professional and polite especially Emma at the reception - helped me beyond my expectations including advising me how to use the Uber Eats App 😁
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Mr Brian
May 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Fantastic hotel. Wonderful staff, food, service and setting. 100% recommend.
Fantastic hotel. Wonderful staff, food, service and setting. 100% recommend.
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Gian Paolo
Oct 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel and service. Very friendly and professional staff. Beautiful location. Fantastic breakfast (quality of the food and its presentation, and reasonable size of the portions)
Great hotel and service. Very friendly and professional staff. Beautiful location. Fantastic breakfast (quality of the food and its presentation, and reasonable size of the portions)
10
Mark
Dec 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing hotel with the most fabulous service. Food was delicious and an excellent choice. Room was really comfortable and well equipped. Hotel was really dog friendly to our 2 labs. Stacey on reception was particularly helpful. Definitely go again.
Amazing hotel with the most fabulous service. Food was delicious and an excellent choice. Room was really comfortable and well equipped. Hotel was really dog friendly to our 2 labs. Stacey on reception was particularly helpful. Definitely go again.
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Sinclair
Apr 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I must say it was a very good Daniel was very helpful 👍 much better than the last time I stayed here and the night staff
I must say it was a very good Daniel was very helpful 👍 much better than the last time I stayed here and the night staff
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Location
Set in scenic, peaceful parkland with lovely grounds. Popular for weddings and relaxing breaks.
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Peter
Oct 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent surroundings - great price and superb service
Excellent surroundings - great price and superb service
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Marion
Sep 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing grounds
Amazing grounds
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Amanda
Aug 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We only had a brief stay but the hotel was large and very good value for money. The room was very comfortable, clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The grounds are lovely and location perfect.
We only had a brief stay but the hotel was large and very good value for money. The room was very comfortable, clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The grounds are lovely and location perfect.
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Okikioluwa
Jul 21, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely and scenery environment
Lovely and scenery environment
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Morag
Aug 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely stay in a fantastic room with superb views. The hotel is set in lovely parkland. Friendly staff and lovely evening meal in the Orangery.
Lovely stay in a fantastic room with superb views. The hotel is set in lovely parkland. Friendly staff and lovely evening meal in the Orangery.
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David
Sep 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Wow! What a stunning Hotel and Grounds. Everyone was so friendly, professional and polite especially Emma at the reception - helped me beyond my expectations including advising me how to use the Uber Eats App 😁
Wow! What a stunning Hotel and Grounds. Everyone was so friendly, professional and polite especially Emma at the reception - helped me beyond my expectations including advising me how to use the Uber Eats App 😁
10
Ian
May 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Generally a lovely location and grounds. Had park and pay that needed cancelled on check in, but my guests had to pay. No elevator.
Generally a lovely location and grounds. Had park and pay that needed cancelled on check in, but my guests had to pay. No elevator.
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Gian Paolo
Oct 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel and service. Very friendly and professional staff. Beautiful location. Fantastic breakfast (quality of the food and its presentation, and reasonable size of the portions)
Great hotel and service. Very friendly and professional staff. Beautiful location. Fantastic breakfast (quality of the food and its presentation, and reasonable size of the portions)
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Sophie
Sep 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This property is so beautiful and peaceful
This property is so beautiful and peaceful
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Natasha
Aug 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We really enjoyed our time at the Balbirnie House. The gardens and grounds were beautiful and peaceful, and it was a great home base for us to stay near Edinburgh. The train was easy to catch from Glenrothes and took less than an hour to arrive in the city (although peak-time prices were extreme!). We had a family suite and there was plenty of space for our 3 grown boys and us, but we could have used a fan in each bedroom as the days were warm and the windows didn't open wide enough to allow for airflow. Meals at the on-site restaurant were lovely, and the staff was accommodating and professional. Overall a very nice stay!
We really enjoyed our time at the Balbirnie House. The gardens and grounds were beautiful and peaceful, and it was a great home base for us to stay near Edinburgh. The train was easy to catch from Glenrothes and took less than an hour to arrive in the city (although peak-time prices were extreme!). We had a family suite and there was plenty of space for our 3 grown boys and us, but we could have used a fan in each bedroom as the days were warm and the windows didn't open wide enough to allow for airflow. Meals at the on-site restaurant were lovely, and the staff was accommodating and professional. Overall a very nice stay!
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Dining
Breakfasts and dinners receive strong praise for quality and value, and the restaurant is well regarded. Occasional negatives include average breakfast, background music choices, or limited service/closures during wedding events.
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John
Sep 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent room and good restaurant
Excellent room and good restaurant
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Fiona
Nov 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel, had a deluxe room which was a great size, only complaint felt room quite dark, no main light. Great choice for dinner and 2 or three course set meal very good value. Breakfast choice very good as well. Definitely recommend
Lovely hotel, had a deluxe room which was a great size, only complaint felt room quite dark, no main light. Great choice for dinner and 2 or three course set meal very good value. Breakfast choice very good as well. Definitely recommend
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Greig
Jun 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Upgraded us to a four poster bed room I. Arrival for our wedding anniversary. Bar was a bit crazy with one person serving us and an entire wedding plus other guests. Dinner was outstanding - best meal I’ve had in ages although there was a long wait for first drink then too! will defo come back but they should try to get more bar staff.
Upgraded us to a four poster bed room I. Arrival for our wedding anniversary. Bar was a bit crazy with one person serving us and an entire wedding plus other guests. Dinner was outstanding - best meal I’ve had in ages although there was a long wait for first drink then too! will defo come back but they should try to get more bar staff.
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Robert
Jun 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful hotel on beautiful grounds. Wish I had more time to explore this lovely property. Both dinner and breakfast were delicious. Staff were very friendly and engaging.
Beautiful hotel on beautiful grounds. Wish I had more time to explore this lovely property. Both dinner and breakfast were delicious. Staff were very friendly and engaging.
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Andrew
Oct 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful building which has been very well restored. The bar and restaurant are really nice and the food was fantastic. Very good value for money and the staff were lovely, I would book again.
Beautiful building which has been very well restored. The bar and restaurant are really nice and the food was fantastic. Very good value for money and the staff were lovely, I would book again.
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Morag
Aug 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely stay in a fantastic room with superb views. The hotel is set in lovely parkland. Friendly staff and lovely evening meal in the Orangery.
Lovely stay in a fantastic room with superb views. The hotel is set in lovely parkland. Friendly staff and lovely evening meal in the Orangery.
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Fiona
Dec 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent stay. Our first room had slight issue but hotel staff quickly offered & upgraded our room. Such helpful & friendly staff. Evening meal & breakfast superb. We very much enjoyed hotel & loved relaxing by open fire in lounge. Many thanks
Excellent stay. Our first room had slight issue but hotel staff quickly offered & upgraded our room. Such helpful & friendly staff. Evening meal & breakfast superb. We very much enjoyed hotel & loved relaxing by open fire in lounge. Many thanks
10
Gian Paolo
Oct 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel and service. Very friendly and professional staff. Beautiful location. Fantastic breakfast (quality of the food and its presentation, and reasonable size of the portions)
Great hotel and service. Very friendly and professional staff. Beautiful location. Fantastic breakfast (quality of the food and its presentation, and reasonable size of the portions)
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Mark
Dec 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Amazing hotel with the most fabulous service. Food was delicious and an excellent choice. Room was really comfortable and well equipped. Hotel was really dog friendly to our 2 labs. Stacey on reception was particularly helpful. Definitely go again.
Amazing hotel with the most fabulous service. Food was delicious and an excellent choice. Room was really comfortable and well equipped. Hotel was really dog friendly to our 2 labs. Stacey on reception was particularly helpful. Definitely go again.
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Anne
Sep 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Although this is a very beautiful property, their focus during our time was on an upcoming wedding. Bar was closed and minimal dining options. We felt like an "after thought"and probably were. Our breakfast was very average. Our room was nice but overall unless you are attending a wedding there, I would pass on this property.
Although this is a very beautiful property, their focus during our time was on an upcoming wedding. Bar was closed and minimal dining options. We felt like an "after thought"and probably were. Our breakfast was very average. Our room was nice but overall unless you are attending a wedding there, I would pass on this property.
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Jamie
Aug 1, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful house and rooms. Loved the bar and library room. The grounds were lovely and nice to sit outside and have a cocktail. The only gripe was the rooms on the top floor with small windows could do with a fan in the room. It was a bit hot.
Beautiful house and rooms. Loved the bar and library room. The grounds were lovely and nice to sit outside and have a cocktail. The only gripe was the rooms on the top floor with small windows could do with a fan in the room. It was a bit hot.
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CHRIS
Jul 20, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful place. I've stayed here a few times now and it never disappoints.
Beautiful place. I've stayed here a few times now and it never disappoints.
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Charles
May 14, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff all very good. I had a problem with the toilet seat and they fixed it during the day while I was out. Food and drinks service good. No noise in my room from the wedding party. Only issue for me was the room window was very small and high up in the wall, so I couldn’t see out, and the sky light had no covering, so being Scotland, I had daylight from 5:30am waking me up. Not the worst problem in the world. Wonderful park like location, and again, all the staff were wonderful.
Staff all very good. I had a problem with the toilet seat and they fixed it during the day while I was out. Food and drinks service good. No noise in my room from the wedding party. Only issue for me was the room window was very small and high up in the wall, so I couldn’t see out, and the sky light had no covering, so being Scotland, I had daylight from 5:30am waking me up. Not the worst problem in the world. Wonderful park like location, and again, all the staff were wonderful.
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Gary
May 8, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Set in beautiful grounds, lovely room, generous tea/coffee and a tunnocks tea cake! :)
Set in beautiful grounds, lovely room, generous tea/coffee and a tunnocks tea cake! :)
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Isobel
Apr 22, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent menu and choices both for breakfast and evening meal. Bar menu also available. Staff very friendly and helpful
Excellent menu and choices both for breakfast and evening meal. Bar menu also available. Staff very friendly and helpful
Property Policies
Check-in
Check-out
From 15:00 to 21:00
Before 11:00
FAQs about Balbirnie House Hotel
Is parking available at the property?
Parking is available on-site, but it is limited. There is also an electric car charging station available.
Is breakfast offered at the hotel?
Breakfast is available, and guests can enjoy breakfast in the room. Specific details about the type of breakfast and associated costs are not provided.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 until 21:00, and check-out is by 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out options may be available upon request.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Specific details about elevators and bathroom accessibility features are not provided.
What is the location of the hotel in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located in Glenrothes, next to a golf course and near a train station. It is close to cultural highlights such as Kirkcaldy Museum and Art Gallery and Adam Smith Theatre, and landmarks like Falkland Palace and St Serf's Church Tower.
Are children allowed at the hotel?
Children are welcome at the hotel, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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Designated Smoking Area
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24-Hour Front Desk
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